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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Dark Apprentice
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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Dark Apprentice

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Val Neil is joining me to talk about her book, Dark Apprentice.

What’s it about?

  • A dark wizard seeks immortality from a deadly mage in this morally grey fantasy adventure.

  • Dark Apprentice is a character-driven dark fantasy novel.

  • Set in a world where dark magic is forbidden, Dark Apprentice follows the twisted relationship between an ambitious young wizard and the ancient mage he sees as his ticket to power.

What’s in this episode:

  • Val Neil will pull us into her dark magical world with an excerpt from Dark Apprentice, and we’ll explore the forbidden practice of dark magic.

  • We’ll find out whether Nikolai will unlock the secret to Medea’s immortality or if he’ll end up like her other failed apprentices.

  • We’ll discuss Nikolai’s craving for power and immortality as he navigates his brutal magical training under Medea.

  • Join us in a world of complex antiheroes, deadly magic, and battles of the will.

Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/DarkApprentice

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About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.

My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. ⁠⁠⁠Join me⁠⁠⁠ every week for a new story.

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